I had the fortunate opportunity this summer to spend interning at a wirehouse. I learned a lot about the what it takes to be a successful FA, and that i'm not quite ready to start the production clock.

With the next recruitment season being held in October, i thought it'dbe a good chance to check out many of the big names that come oncampus... Goldman... Lazard... Lehman.... Bear. Most of them havesummer programs where they prod and poke trainees. Afraction get offers to work as a full-time analyst (doing what you didin the summer). This usually lasts for two years where then thedecision is to go to business school or receive an offer to become anassociate. I was just wondering if any of you have any experiencesworking in these shops, and could contrast what it's like at nationalwirehouse.

Are they playing a completely different game or are they actually very similar?